Alimony, spousal support, spousal maintenance, or domestic partner support (collectively, spousal support) is generally financial support in the form of periodic payments (usually monthly) paid by one spouse or domestic partner to the other spouse or domestic partner upon divorce.

The person paying spousal support or the person receiving spousal support may seek to modify the court’s order for support—usually by increasing it or decreasing it—due to a material change in circumstances of the person paying support or the person receiving support.

Spousal support laws vary from state to state and are generally located in a state’s statutes—often in the family or domestic code.

In Utah, alimony, also known as spousal support, is financial assistance provided by one spouse to the other following a divorce. The purpose of alimony is to provide the receiving spouse with financial stability and to help them maintain a standard of living similar to that which was established during the marriage. Utah courts consider several factors when determining alimony, including the recipient's financial needs and earning capacity, the payer's ability to provide support, the length of the marriage, and the standard of living during the marriage. Alimony can be modified post-divorce if there is a substantial change in circumstances for either the payer or the recipient, such as a significant change in income, employment status, or health. These modifications are subject to court approval and must be justified by the changed circumstances. The relevant statutes governing alimony in Utah can be found in the Utah Code, specifically in Title 30, Husband and Wife, and the provisions are typically applied through the state's family law courts.